On the way back from a destination, I stopped on the way and purchased some snacks for sake. I found a lineup of summery foods, so I decided to match them with summer sake.
The alcohol content is low and the acidity is strong. The sake is light and easy to drink.
This is the first time I have tasted a Jikin made from the original brewing process, and it has a rich taste with sweetness and spiciness. It is a sake with a completely different flavor from regular Jikin. I prepared only light-flavored snacks, but it would be good to have more dark-flavored simmered dishes as well.
It is said to have been aged for about 5 years, but the color is yellowish, but not to the point of having an aged aroma.
The color is yellowish, but not to the point of having an aged aroma. It is probably spicy, but since it was warmed to lukewarm, it has softened.
I got some whale sashimi, so I will enjoy it with bonito.
It has a strong sweetness, but the slight gasiness makes it easy to drink. Both whale and bonito have a taste of blood, but it is washed away.
I'm going to try it with grilled sardines.
It has a sweet aroma, but the taste is more bitter and sour with a light sweetness added. It also has a slight gaseous taste and is low in alcohol, so it is easy to drink. It feels like it would be pleasant to drink when it is a little hotter.
Since I am back from out of town today, I will enjoy it with the snacks I have on hand. I am looking forward to seeing how well it goes with the stewed beef tendon that I have left over for later.
This is the first time I have tasted Bodaiyuan sake. I feel sweetness and bitterness, but the sweetness seems to prevail slightly. It is low-alcoholic but also powerful. The beef stewed in red miso paste was well received. The bitterness is accentuated and seems to be a good palate freshener.
This is the last bottle of spring sake I bought. I will drink it as soon as possible.
It has a strong sweetness and a slight bitterness. The bitterness clears the palate quickly.
It has a strong sweetness and a slight sourness. It contains a good amount of gas, so it has a nice "shwashy" feeling, making it a refreshing drink despite its sweetness. It goes perfectly with the grilled fish and vinegared vegetables I prepared.
It is strongly sweet, but the slight bitterness, acidity, and gassiness help to smooth out the taste of the snacks. It could have been a little darker in flavor.
Yesterday I got the bonito tataki I wanted. I thought about pairing it with red wine, but considering the combination with other snacks, I decided to go with sake.
The moment you put it in your mouth, it has a strong sweetness, but after that comes a thick and spicy taste with a gaseous sensation. It seems to be able to accept strong flavored dishes.